When Obedience Meets Grace: My Testimony
I’ve always been a woman who loves love. The butterflies, the magic, and the beauty of connection. It’s always been something I believed in with my whole heart. I’ve poured so much of myself into relationships, thinking that if I just gave enough, cared enough, or loved enough, it would lead me to the forever kind of love I dreamed about.
But let me tell you, it wasn’t that simple. I found myself in a cycle. Meeting someone new, putting myself out there, and then dealing with the sting of ghosting or realizing they weren’t the one. And even though I knew how to walk away from situations that didn’t align with my worth, it didn’t stop me from feeling the emotional toll. I would ask myself, Why isn’t this working? What’s wrong with me?
That’s when God stepped in.
One day, after yet another disappointment, I realized I wasn’t just tired, I was tired. I wasn’t exhausted from dating itself, but from the way it was starting to make me question myself. That’s when I knew I had to let go of doing things my way and fully trust God’s plan. Let me tell you, though it was scary.
I wrestled with so many questions: What if it doesn’t happen for me? What if I’m alone forever? How will love find me if I’m not out there searching? The idea of letting go felt like jumping into the unknown. But then I remembered what the Bible says: “He who finds a wife finds a good thing.” It wasn’t my job to go looking for love; it was my job to trust that the right man would find me.
Fast forward to one of those days! You know the kind. I wasn’t feeling my cutest, my mood was all over the place, and I honestly just wanted to stay home. But there was a baby shower I had promised to attend, and even though I wasn’t feeling it, I pushed myself to go. I wasn’t dressed to impress, my hair wasn’t doing what I wanted, and I definitely wasn’t in the mood to socialize. But there I was, showing up in my most natural, unfiltered form.
Little did I know, that ordinary day would become the day my life changed.
It was June 11, at the First Love event space in Newington, Connecticut. As I moved through the room, trying to be a good friend and just enjoy myself, I noticed a man standing nearby. His name was Gary, and he was the photographer for the event. I didn’t think much of it at first, but apparently, he’d been watching me all evening.
He later told me he was drawn to how I carried myself. I wasn’t trying to stand out; I was just being me—helping where I could and soaking in the moment. Gary said he saw something in me that day, something graceful and real.
Nervous but determined, Gary texted his friend for advice: “Should I say something to her?” With his friend’s encouragement, he walked over to me. His hands were trembling, and you could tell his heart was racing. Then he said it … the words that would forever change my life: “You are the most beautiful woman in this room.”
Y’all, I was stunned. Not because of the compliment, but because of how pure and genuine his words felt. It wasn’t just a line. it was as if God Himself was present in that moment, shifting the atmosphere. Something in my spirit knew this was different.
I gave him my number, and from that day forward, something beautiful began to grow. Gary and I spent the next year building a friendship rooted in trust, shared values, and so much laughter. Exactly one year later, to the date he asked me to be his wife.
And then, there was the number 11. It kept showing up in our story, and we couldn’t ignore it. Two elevens—11 + 11 = 22—led us to our wedding date: November 22, 2024.
Looking back, I can see God’s hand in every detail. Every heartbreak, every tear, every unanswered prayer, it was all preparing me for this love. I didn’t have to chase it or force it. When I finally surrendered and trusted God’s timing, He brought me something far better than I could have imagined.
To my fellow sisters waiting on love: I see you. I know how hard it is to let go, to trust, to wait. But let me tell you this God’s plans for you are so much bigger than anything you could ever dream of. When you stop searching, when you lean into your faith, love will find you in the most unexpected and beautiful way.
You are enough. You are worthy. You are loved. Trust Him, sis. And when the time is right, your story will unfold in ways that will leave you in awe.
With all my love and faith,
Mrs. Knighton
